Discover Tchaikovsky is a family concert presented by New Jersey Symphony under the direction of conductor Xian Zhang. The program features Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4, with a focus on helping audiences understand the work's structure and what to listen for, from string plucking to folk songs and the range of emotions expressed by different instruments. The concert is presented in a relaxed, interactive format inspired by Leonard Bernstein's approach to engaging young audiences, complete with listening cues and fun facts.
Cast and Creative Team for Discover Tchaikovsky at New Jersey Symphony
Cast
Lawrence Loh
conductor
Naomi Woo
conductor
Kedrick Armstrong
conductor
Rick Steves
host
Keitaro Harada
Ensemble
Jessica Rivera
soprano
Xian Zhang
Ensemble
Tony Siqi Yun
piano
Sophia Liu
piano
Montclair State University Singers
Ensemble
Adam Lau
bass-baritone
Martin Bakari
tenor
Kelley O'Connor
mezzo-soprano
Lawrence Loh
conductor
Naomi Woo
conductor
Kedrick Armstrong
conductor
Rick Steves
host
Keitaro Harada
Ensemble
Jessica Rivera
soprano
Xian Zhang
Ensemble
Tony Siqi Yun
piano
Sophia Liu
piano
Montclair State University Singers
Ensemble
Adam Lau
bass-baritone
Martin Bakari
tenor
Kelley O'Connor
mezzo-soprano
Creative Team
Heather J. Buchanan
director
Keitaro Harada
conductor
Xian Zhang
conductor
Heather J. Buchanan
director
Keitaro Harada
conductor
Xian Zhang
conductor
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